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Edit PDF
Edit PDF is a full page editor that works on the rendered page: type new text, draw rectangles and shapes, white out existing content, and place your signature, then export a new PDF with those marks written in. Everything is done on a canvas in the browser.
How to use Edit PDF
- Upload the PDF; page thumbnails appear in the editor.
- Choose the tool you need — text, shape, white-out or signature — and place it on the page.
- Apply the edits, then download the updated PDF.
Where Edit PDF is useful
- Filling in a flat form that has no interactive fields.
- White-out an outdated address or price and type the new value.
- Adding a signature, date or initial to a document you received.
Formats, algorithms and limits
Edits are recorded as page overlays — text runs, rectangles and signature strokes — and written into the PDF when you export, using a standard font. Because these are new objects on top of the existing page, the original text underneath is still present in the file, which is why sensitive information should be removed with Redact PDF instead of white-out.
Troubleshooting and honest limits
- White-out hides content visually; it does not delete it. Use the redaction tool when the information must be gone.
- Keep signature strokes simple so the exported vector lines stay crisp at any zoom.
- Zoom in before placing text so the size and alignment match the surrounding content.
Frequently asked questions
Does editing change the original document text?
No. Your edits are added as new layers on top of the existing pages, so the underlying text is untouched — which is also why white-out is not a security measure.
Can I edit several pages?
Yes. Navigate between page thumbnails and place edits on as many pages as you need before exporting.
What happens to text I type in the editor's font?
Typed text is embedded with a standard PDF font, so it stays crisp and searchable at any zoom level.
Is my file uploaded while I edit?
No. Pages are rendered and edited in your browser, and the exported PDF is generated locally.
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Page written and reviewed by the FreeConvertio engineering team on 2026-10-14. Edit PDF runs entirely in your browser — no uploads, no account and no daily limits.